Legal Question in Family Law in California

Hello,

I and my husband got divorced in Russia; our Russian custody agreement is not effective in the US. For over 3 years my daughter has lived with her dad, since I was a student and had a part-time job. Now I have got a full-time job, so I would like to rent a room and get my daugther to live with me.

She is 15; she wants to live with me since her dad is very mentally abusive.

Can I just take her to my home without his permission since we do not have any custody agreements in the US?


Asked on 9/25/10, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Try taking her to your home and see what happens. That runs a risk, however, that he could use that against you if he goes to court. You can lodge your agreement with the court and then file an Order to Show Cause for a change of custody.

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Answered on 10/04/10, 6:02 pm


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